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boltaction
Have a browning o/u that I use for trap .thinking of getting it ported. What does that do to help the gun or do I need to have it done at all.What is the advantage of porting a barrel
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  • eastwood44mag
    Porting a barrel usually has two effects: reduced recoil, and lowered shots. Most shooters raise their barrels upon the shot. Porting is usually done on top of the barrels to keep you on target. I usually shoot below mine, so I refuse to have ported barrels. If you consistently shoot high, you may want to look into having it done. Else, I wouldn't recommend it.

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  • nmyers
    Porting reduces muzzle flip & felt recoil. This is usually not a problem in shooting trap, as trap loads are relatively light. Many trap shooters are able to use regular o/u shotguns for doubles without any problem.

    If recoil is causing you problems, you should consider switching to a trap semi-auto, such as the Remington 1100 or 11-87.

    Neal
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  • richbug
    One other thing to consider, porting makes a gun MUCH louder. IMHO no gun used in the field should be ported unless you want to wear hearing protection.

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  • modoc
    Standing alongside a ported barrel at trap is not a pleasant thing. If a guy is so wimpy he needs,as was said, an automactic.Porting rifles means the thing is too much for the shooter.Remember more elephants were shot with a 7mm Mauser than any other, in the hands of a REAL HUNTER.

    BILL
    KEEP YOUR POWDER DRY.BUT NOT HOT.....single action S&Ws are keepers
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  • bobski
    if the gun is for trap, dont port it. you dont need it. besides, have you ever tried to clean those things? yyeeech. fyi, most people that shoot trap shoot bottom bbl on singles to help reduce muzzle jump. thus, most trap guns,(and skeet for that matter,) are ported on the bottom bbl only. muzzle jump isnt an issue after the secound shot is gone. bottom line...dont port.

    former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, former navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction. NRA certified instructor.
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  • mjclothiers
    One thing I might consider to see if you like it or with out having to tamper with porting the barrel. Look into Extended chokes that have the porting alreading in them. Here is a web site that might help you locate what choke is need depending on the type of gun you have. www.huntingsociety.org/gunchokes.html Hope that helps
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  • 01DUSE
    I agree with MJ. Try using ported extension choke tubes. You can customize a tighter pattern that may be more effective for your shooting needs without the expense of porting. I personally would not have any gun with a ported barrel or muzzle brake; I like my hearing just the way it is. Besides, I don't know of any hunter/shooter that can discern any amout of felt recoil when there is a big Canadian moose or a flock of geese at the receiving end of the barrel.

    Men, like bullets, go farthest when they are smoothest.
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  • mikezookie
    boltaction, After 8 years of trap I would not have a gun without Angle Porting. The $60.00 spent cuts recoil and stops barrel flip. Before you believe these experts ask if they have shot trap. Some shoots are 10 days long and 2200 shots. Any help with recoil is needed.

    Mike

    2001 Grand American Doubles Champ
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